aiethics
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This Nonprofit Is Using Gunshot-Detection Tech To Fight Illegal Deforestation
A San Francisco nonprofit is using a fascinating mix of machine learning and solar panel technology to help the fight against deforestation in Brazil. Rainforest Connection, led by founder and CEO Topher White, creates devices called Guardians that listen to the rainforest and send real-time alerts to combat illegal logging.
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North Carolina Police Issued Sweeping Warrants To Search Data On All Google Devices Near Murder Scene
Google was served at least four sweeping search warrants by Raleigh, North Carolina police last year, requesting anonymised location data on all users within areas surrounding crime scenes. In one case, Raleigh police requested information on all Google accounts within 17 acres of a murder, overlapping residences and businesses. Google did not confirm or deny…
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A Spy Plane That Surveilled An Entire City For Police Is Now Being Promoted As Way To Monitor Cops
Less than two years after an aerial surveillance company was caught using a spy plane to record the entire city of Baltimore for police, the so-called “eye-in-the-sky” system is being pitched to the city with a new angle: catching corrupt cops.
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There’s A Solid Chance The Autonomous Cars Of The Future Will Force Ads On You
Spend enough time googling “tacos” or “pasta” and eventually you’ll be served ads for Latin or Italian restaurants. Spend enough time driving to Latin or Italian restaurants and eventually, your car might soon serve ads and offer recommendations.